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Yorktown

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the last major battle of the Revolutionary War at Yorktown. After viewing photographs, they participate in simulations of the surrender by Cornwallis. To end the lesson, they put the events of the battle into the...
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Deborah Sampson: Revolutionary War Heroine

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read the story of Deborah Sampson, who helped bring freedom to the newly organized colonies in their fight for independence from England.
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Bunker Hill

For Students 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 5th graders will read a passage about John Adams and Bunker Hill. Students will then respond to five fill in the blank and five multiple choice questions about the story.
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Four Heroes & a Villain

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Revolutionary War. A short answer question is included as well.
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Kate Fowler: Tory Spy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the American Revolution and several key aspects and people involved in it. In this American Revolution lesson, 4th graders study the land grant for British colonists. Students read the 'The Legend of Kate Fowler' and...
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Early America

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars explore what a leader represents. For this social science lesson, students discuss what the traits, qualities, or characteristics are of a leader. Young scholars also understand that leaders existed in America's past and...
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Georgia CRCT Online: 8th Reading Quiz B

For Students 7th - 9th
Practice for a standardized test or reinforce reading comprehension with this practice test, designed for the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT). Twelve reading questions about two short passages (one fiction, one...
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Revolutionary War Word Search

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this word search worksheet, students use the word bank to find the names of battles of the Revolutionary War. Students find 24 words.
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Revolutionary Women of South Carolina

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine multiple primary sources. In this revolutionary war lesson, students read case studies regarding women from South Carolina. Young scholars will compare the different roles women played during the Revolutionary War....
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In Remembrance of George Washington

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the contributions of George Washington. In this early American history lesson, students analyze the provided eulogy for George Washington written by Henry Lee and then write their eulogies for the first president.
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United States Postal Service

For Students 6th - 8th
In this postal service learning exercise, students read a passage regarding the United States postal service and answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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What Made George Washington a Great Leader?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the leadership attributes of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the leadership of first president. Students respond to...
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James Peale Lesson Plans

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the work of James Peale. In this visual arts lesson, students examine "The Ambush of Captain Allan McClane." Students create their own artwork that features animals or objects important to them that incorporate realism.
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Hangman Puzzles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this hangman puzzle worksheet, students are given clues about six different famous hangings. They are to solve each puzzle and write the name of the person who was hanged.
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Early American Leaders

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners discover what the qualities or characteristics of a leader are by describing the traits of the principal of the school, followed by the leader of the town, state and country. In this leadership lesson plan, students will take...
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High Middle Ages (1000-1200)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the High Middle Ages.
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Washington's Birthday

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word search learning exercise, students find the answer to the 12 statements about George Washington by completing the word search puzzle.
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VS.6a

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore, discuss and explain why George Washington is called the "Father of our Country" and James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution." They view and create a graphic organizer after discussing a variety of...
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President Barack Obama

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about President Barack Obama and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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George Washington

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this George Washington activity, students read information about George Washington's life and answer comprehension questions,. Students answer fourteen short answer questions.
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Survey This!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine biological information about George Washington focusing on his love of surveying. They explore cartography and field of surveying. They write a letter and make a map of Virginia.
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The History Cat: Life in the Continental Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the very difficult conditions under which soldiers in the Continental Army lived.
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U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Continental Army and the Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the events in and around the formation and support of The Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
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Michigan State University: American Revolution: Supply Problems Plague Continental Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Continental Army's struggles with supply shortages throughout the Revolutionary War. Explains the reasons for the shortages, and includes some of George Washington's correspondence from the period.